generals

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

"The generals planned the army's strategy from their headquarters. "

"Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world."

"The generals of the Jesuit and Dominican orders often meet in Rome to discuss important matters facing the Church. "

"The conference brought together generals from different countries to discuss naval strategy. "

""Back in the early 1900s, households often employed 'generals' who helped with all sorts of tasks like cleaning, cooking, and laundry." "

"The patient was given generals before the surgery, so they wouldn't feel any pain. "

"Incorrect:

• "The generals planned the battle." (This uses "generals" as the plural of "general," a military rank.)

Correct:

• "The doctor told me I would be under generals for my surgery, so I wouldn't feel anything." "

"I work in general."

""In the war movie, the experienced officer generals the troops through the difficult battle." "